Orthodontic Dental Assistant

Arena Dentistry; Malden (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO and Sick time

Holiday Pay

Short Term Disability

Vision benefits

Voluntary benefits (life ins, accident ins)

Job summary

Arena Dentistry is seeking a travel Dental Assistant to work across Malden, Roslindale, and Waltham, MA. The role requires adherence to CDA policies, patient interactions, and clinical responsibilities such as sterilizing instruments and performing X-rays.

Candidates should possess an MA Dental Assistant License, a Radiology Certificate, and CPR certification. Benefits include PTO, holiday pay, and short-term disability.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid MA Dental Assistant License.
• Certification in Radiology required.
• CPR certification is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Assist in sterilizing rooms and instruments.
• Review patient charts for health history.
• Perform clinical procedures, including X-rays.

Skills

Room and instrument sterilization

Patient education

CPR

Education

MA Dental Assistant License

Radiology Certificate

Job description

Job Overview

This is a travel position. Travel between Roslindale, Malden, and Waltham, MA is required.

Preference given to candidates able to travel to additional locations: Westborough, Norwood, and Taunton, MA.

Orthodontic experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Some clinical responsibilities:

• Room and instrument sterilization
• Review patient charts at the beginning of the shift and review all health history forms with patients, updating as needed.
• Greet and escort patient to operatory, seat patient and confirm proper setup available for procedure to be performed.
• Demonstrate care and concern for patients at all times.
• Perform clinical procedures, including taking extra oral and intra oral x-rays.
• Provide patient education, oral hygiene instruction and demonstration as needed. Make sure the patient/parent receives and understands all post‑operative instructions.
• Pour impressions, separate models from impression trays, trim models; fabricate appliances.
• Escort patient to check‑out area and give scheduling information to front desk personnel.
• Adhere to all CDA policies and procedures regarding code of conduct, attendance, appearance, administrative requests, confidentiality, etc.
• Ensures departmental compliance with CDA’s safety, OSHA and HIPAA programs in conjunction with program coordinators.
• Be flexible in willingness to adapt schedule to practice needs.

Requirements

• MA Dental Assistant License
• Radiology Certificate
• CPR

Benefits

• PTO and Sick time (full time team members)
• Holiday Pay
• Short Term Disability
• Vision
• Voluntary benefits (life ins, accident ins)

Experience

Dental Assisting: Ortho experience preferred.

Dental Specialty

Orthodontics

Work Remotely

No

Work Location

Travel to multiple locations.